The ANMF currently has two Work Value cases before the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

Work Value case – Aged care industry

This case commenced in late 2020 and was progressed due to the efforts by the ANMF and Health Services Union.

The wages gap between nurses and carers working in aged care and those working in the public sector has narrowed because of the Aged Care Work Value Case (ACWVC), with the interim decision of the FWC increasing rates of pay for nurses and carers by 15% effective 30 June 2023.

Work value case – Nurses and midwives

This case commenced in early 2024. This second ANMF application seeks to increase wages in the Award for all nurses, midwives and nursing assistants who do not work in the aged care sector. It also seeks to rename and update the Award to acknowledge its coverage of midwives.

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